Here’s what scratched vinyl looks like under a microscope
Vinyl scratching is apparently a hobby—not a worst nightmare!—for electronic musician Nick Zammuto. As endgadget points out, he cuts grooves into his LPs and uses the sonic jump as the rhythm for his unique style of electronica. In the video for his latest single, “Great Equator,” Zammuto uses a scanning electronic microscope to examine the […]
All Time Low's Zack Merrick launches holiday line for clothing company
All Time Low bassist Zack Merrick has launched a holiday line for his lifestyle clothing company Amerrickan. For a limited time, you can use the code “livelove” to get 20 percent off your next order. Formed in 2008, Amerrikan, in partnership with Kill Brand, has sought to infuse the thoughts of Merrick's fans with his interests, likes and hobbies, bringing […]
Lisa Frank announces new coloring book for adults
'90s kids REJOICE. Read more: ‘90s kids rejoice: Nickelodeon looking to bring your childhood back to TV Beloved children's brand Lisa Frank, who rolled out some of the greatest pencil bags and graphic tees of our generation, are releasing a coloring book for adults. They announced it via Instagram last week! Coming soon….Lisa Frank adult […]
12 rad lyric cross stitches to hang in your room
Cross stitching isn't just grandma's favorite past time anymore, some dedicated fans are picking up the hobby to put their own spin on it. We found some of the coolest band-inspired handmade cross stitches that will fit in perfectly next to your Alt Press posters. Alkaline Trio Pick it up here The Wonder Years Pick […]
Patrick Stump posts blog update
Patrick Stump has posted a blog update on his official site. Read it below: “So. The last time I blogged I apparently accidentally quit music. I can only imagine I must be poor at expressing myself considering how easily people misunderstood me. Somewhere around the time my mom called me to check if I were […]
Pandora reveal artist payments of up to $3 million per year
For all the moaning the music industry does over paying artists when it comes to streaming services, that all might change–at least when it comes to Pandora. In a new statement from founder Tim Westergren on Tuesday, he reveals the payments that some artists have recieved through his service. He details that over 2,000 artists […]
Gogol Bordello
Gogol Bordello Super Taranta! [4/5]
On previous discs, Gogol Bordello’s Eastern European punk-folk craziness seemed to lose much of its sweat and ferocity once recorded. Onstage, frontman Eugene Hutz is a whirling ball of plasma, psyching up his audience but more importantly, vibing up his bandmates like a one-man pep rally. Fortunately, the […]
'Hangover Part III' new trailer: Doug gets kidnapped (again)
The Wolfpack are back for one epic finale. Before you watch the new trailer for The Hangover part III, a few things you should know about the third–and final–installment of director Todd Phillips' box-office shattering bromance comedy franchise. Mr. Chow (Ken Jeong) stole a lot of money from a guy who looks like he could break a […]
Note To Self: All Time Low tell us who they were in high school
Could you imagine what All Time Low were like in high school? “Hi, I’m Alex. I’m 17 years old, and I’m a chronic masturbator.” In this video, the guys discuss their teenage years and advice they would give their younger selves. Rian confesses that he only saw the band as a hobby and would get […]
A tattoo artist has been inking pieces on himself every day in quarantine
While people are staying inside during the coronavirus pandemic, they’ve picked up new hobbies and binge-watched through tv shows and movies on streaming services but others are taking this time to ink themselves up with new tattoos. Tattoo artists are currently unable to work but East London artist Chris Woodhead is taking this time to tattoo himself […]
